Vathek by William Beckford

Vathek

William Beckford with Samuel Henley (Translator)

147 pages • first pub 1786 (view editions) user-added

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Beckford's Gothic novel, Vathek, an Arabian tale, was originally written in French when the author was 21. It is the story of Caliph Vathek, whose eye can kill at a glance, who makes a pact with the Devil, Eblis.

Community Reviews

2.75
based on 666 reviews

Moods

dark: 82%

mysterious: 55%

adventurous: 46%

challenging: 31%

tense: 19%

reflective: 14%

funny: 10%

lighthearted: 4%

Pace

25% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
39% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

39% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

7% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
90% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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